Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is recommended for advice on chemical contamination and exposure claims, climate change matters, and talcum powder litigation. Los Angeles-based Kimberly Branscome regularly represents clients in state and federal courts, notably counseling Bayer Corporation in nationwide PCB litigation. Also in Los Angeles, Jonathan Tam’s established practice spans clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer electronics sectors. Tam represents GSK plc as liaison counsel and lead trial counsel against claims alleging that the antacid medication Zantac has carcinogenic properties. In New York, Yahonnes Cleary specializes in environmental damages and product liability litigation and currently represents Exxon Mobil Corporation in climate change-related litigation. Karen Dunn departed the firm. Washington DC’s Masha Hansford joined from the DOJ in September 2025, while the New York team was strengthened with the arrival of Anish Desai from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in December 2024.